Sweet Home Season 2: Unraveling the Mystery of Cha Hyun-soo

Season 2 of Sweet Home is now on Netflix, and fans can see if Cha Hyun-soo (played by Song Kang) is able to resist his inner monster. In the Season 1 finale, Hyun-soo was kidnapped by Ui-myeong and taken by the military, leading to the Season 2 storyline where he seeks to help the world understand monsters or find a cure.

Dexerto's review describes Hyun-soo as the link between humanity and monsters in the K-drama. As the series unfolds, both the world and the monsters undergo a transformation. Does the concept of evil in the world remain clear-cut? With Hyun-soo being one of the rare individuals able to control his monstrous instincts and retain his humanity, his role in the series is crucial. Let's explore the fate of this beloved and potential savior. Spoilers ahead!

Hyun-soo gets a scary cliffhanger in Sweet Home Season 2

During a battle with Ui-myeong, fans are left with a cliffhanger that Hyun-soo could possibly be dead or horribly injured.

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Hyun-soo, captured by the military, manages to temporarily thwart Ui-myeong's plan. As they discuss bringing together individuals with the same unique infection, Hyun-soo realizes their conflicting ideals. During their journey, Ui-myeong is injured and taken into custody by the military alongside Hyun-soo. However, Hyun-soo is determined to find a possible cure.

He encounters Dr. Lim, a scientist conducting experiments on monsters out of personal curiosity and under government orders. During a test, it becomes clear that there is something unique about Hyun-soo when a violent monster displays human emotion and recoils from him.

However, the situation deteriorates within the safe zone, with the government turning against the military and the remaining survivors. In the midst of the chaos, Ui-myeong is alive and releases some of the monsters, posing a threat to everyone present. Determined to prevent loss of life, Hyun-soo escapes from his confinement to confront Ui-myeong and thwart his actions.

Is Hyun-soo alive?

Just as he prepares to deliver the final blow, Ui-myeong plunges his weapon beneath Hyun-soo’s “wing,” releasing a toxic sludge that begins to corrode the wing, transforming it into ashen stone. The decay swiftly spreads across Hyun-soo's body. With his parting words, Ui-myeong leaves Hyun-soo standing motionless in the doorway. The door then begins to close, crushing him before the scene shifts to Yi-kyung.

In Sweet Home Season 2, it is revealed that Hyun-soo is still alive after his battle with Ui-myeong, but the circumstances surrounding his survival remain unknown. Following the government's bombing of the stadium, the focus of the season shifts to the other characters who have sought refuge underground to escape the onslaught of monsters. During this time, the whereabouts of Hyun-soo are uncertain as the narrative shifts to Eun-yoo, a nomad who finds herself under attack by monsters while exploring outside in a factory.

Suddenly they disappear and she catches a glimpse of someone with a unique wing. Could it be Hyun-soo? In Episode 6 of Sweet Home Season 2, Eun-yoo confronts Ah-yi, the daughter of Yi-kyung. Demonstrating her disdain for humans, Ah-yi shoves Eun-yoo into a hole.

However, Hyun-soo comes to her rescue. It is then revealed that he did survive after being attacked by Ui-myeong. How? He never provides an explanation, and he seems injured when he discovers Yi-kyung and the monstrous baby she has given birth to.

After abandoning her daughter, Hyun-soo takes her in and raises her. Over the years, he cares for Ah-yi until her mother returns and wants to try to care for her. The two protect Ah-yi as much as possible, while keeping an eye on her unique birth. Throughout the K-drama, Hyun-soo tries to be a voice of reason for Ah-yi, who dislikes humanity and hates her mother.

When Ah-yi sets fire to the boat, Hyun-soo rescues her and brings her to Eun-yoo and the others for help. Without resources, she will die regardless. When Ah-yi arrives to say her goodbyes, she purposely infects her mother.

Yi-kyung transforms into a pure monster, and Hyun-soo learns from her dreams that she has always been suffering, unable to control the monster within her. With no alternative, Hyun-soo is compelled to end her life, leaving him drained and in need of rest.

When Eun-yoo arrives to check on him, she discovers that it is not Hyun-soo but rather his eyes are blue, suggesting that his monstrous side has taken over. Sweet Home Season 2 leaves Hyun-soo's story unresolved as the unpredictable monster becomes the center of attention.

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Editor's P/S

In Sweet Home Season 2, the captivating story of Cha Hyun-soo continues to unfold, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. After the shocking cliffhanger in Season 1, we are eager to discover Hyun-soo's fate. Is he alive or has he succumbed to his inner monster? The new season delves deeper into Hyun-soo's character, exploring his role as a potential savior and the link between humanity and monsters.

As the series progresses, we witness Hyun-soo's determination to find a cure and help the world understand monsters. Despite being captured by the military and facing Ui-myeong's threats, he remains resilient and focused on his goal. Hyun-soo's unique ability to control his monstrous instincts and retain his humanity makes him a crucial figure in the K-drama. His journey is filled with challenges and sacrifices, but he never gives up hope.